I went for a run. It wasn't a fast run. It wasn't even a particularly long run. I had no goals other then to run. The first 10 minutes, I didn't even like it. I wanted to stop. Then I got into my zone. It's like, sometimes, things go in circles in your head. You keep repeating the same problems over and over, and go around and around. But, when I run, I mentally resolve things. Whether I come to a solution, or I accept the lack of a current solution, it lets me stop dwelling.
Yet another reason to run.
Yesterday's HBBC points: 1 (f/v)
Today's HBBC points: 6 (8km/5mi run + f/v)
Week to date: 21
Total: 59
Days of running streak: 1
this is totally why i love to run...i had a stressful day at work, and couldn't run after work and it was the first thing that came to my mind to make myself feel better!
ReplyDeleteI had one of those days today too. My kids got the best of me and I totally lost it - didn't want to run, but I reluctantly did and felt so much better afterwards. Now if that doesn't count as therapy, I don't know what does!
ReplyDeleteFinding a quiet space is something I struggle with. Im still learning to tune out the world and just run. I would be a mess without running though. People would same so much on therapy costs if they would just exercise!
ReplyDeleteRunning is cheaper than a lot of things and better for you!!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you got some bad news. Running has definitely helped me through some tough times.